Exploratour - The Atmosphere of Mars

On Earth, cold fronts occur when heavy cold air pushes lighter warm air upwards. Cumulus clouds form and usually grow into thunderstorms. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail can occur with a cold front on Earth.
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